单词 | supercruiser |
释义 | > as lemmassupercruiser supercruiser n. Brit. /ˈsuːpəˌkruːzə/ , /ˈsjuːpəˌkruːzə/ , U.S. /ˈsupərˌkruzər/ (a) a naval cruiser capable of cruising at very high speeds; (b) any of various types of cruiser regarded as very fast, large, or otherwise exceptional; (c) Aeronautics a jet aeroplane capable of sustained flight at supersonic speed without the use of afterburners. [In sense (c) probably influenced by supersonic adj.] ΚΠ 1912 Observer 21 Jan. 9/3 It is proposed as part of the Russian naval programme to construct four ‘super-cruisers’, in addition to a considerable number of torpedo-boats, submarines, auxiliary cruisers, and transports. 1976 Aviation Week & Space Technol. 19 Jan. 16/3 Boeing..is investigating a light experimental supercruiser (LES), a supersonic cruise fighter. 1991 Globe & Mail (Toronto) (Nexis) 17 Dec. A joint venture that would..bring in two 200-guest luxury ships..and another supercruiser. 1998 B. Sweetman F-22 Raptor iv. 90/1 The resulting aircraft would not be stealthy, a supercruiser, or have the F-22's avionics. 2001 Sun Herald (Sydney) (Nexis) 11 Feb. 4 The Hunwick Harrop Phantom 1500, a luxury touring motorcycle... The supercruiser has been airfreighted to Indianapolis for Dealer Expo 2001. 2006 D. A. Butler Distant Victory ii. 44 Because it would be harder to hit, the supercruiser would not need as much armor as a battleship. < as lemmas |
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